At a Glance
- Tasks: Run your own painting projects from prep to final coat with confidence.
- Company: Join JLG Painting, a growing local business in Rockhampton.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, fuel allowance, superannuation, and ongoing work.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in an expanding team with consistent work until 2027.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting residential restorations and new builds with steady projects.
- Qualifications: Trade qualified painter with attention to detail and reliable transport.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
We're after an experienced painter who can run their side of a job with confidence.
You'll work alongside our current team, delivering projects from prep through to final coat without requiring supervision.
Jobs typically run for two to three weeks on one site, so there's minimal travel between jobs and steady, consistent work.
Key responsibilities
- Surface preparation: sanding, filling, patching, caulking and masking
- Applying 3-coat paint systems to interiors and exteriors (brush, roller and spray)
- Painting weatherboards, render, fibro, soffits, timber and stained posts
- Repaints, restorations and new builds
- Keeping sites clean, safe and tidy, and communicating well with builders and homeowners
- Managing your own time and workload to keep jobs on schedule
About you
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of a job
- High attention to detail and a quality finish
- Reliable, punctual and a good team player
- Current White Card
- Current driver's licence and reliable transport
- Spray experience preferred
About us
JLG Painting is a locally owned painting business based in Rockhampton, specialising in residential restorations and new builds for local builders.
We're booked well into next year with several large projects coming up, and we're growing the team to keep up.
- Hourly rate, fuel allowance + super, depending on experience
- Full-time, ongoing position
- Consistent stream of work, including large projects through 2027
- Room to grow within a business that's expanding
Trade Qualified Painter in Rockhampton employer: JLG Painting
JLG Painting offers a stable work environment with consistent projects that typically last two to three weeks on-site, minimizing travel for employees. The company values independence and attention to detail, providing opportunities for painters to take ownership of their work while collaborating with a supportive team. With a focus on quality finishes and effective communication, JLG Painting fosters a culture of reliability and professionalism.
